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Debris Removal Continues In Downtown Area

Debris Removal Continues In Downtown Area

As the sun begins to rise on another hot day in Sulphur, a track hoe operator begins a long day picking up debris from a collapsed, multi-story building that was home to the Rusty Nail Winery, located at West 3rd and Muskogee St.The building was among many in the downtown area that was either destroyed are heavily damaged in the April 27 tornado. 08/21/2024 04:00 AM

Water Line Projects Beginning In City

Water Line Projects Beginning In City

Resident’s of Sulphur are probably curious about all the utility line construction currently going on within the city, especially around the school and football field area. 08/21/2024 04:00 AM

Some City Residents Impacted By Tornado Vent Frustrations Over Notices Placed On Their Properties

Some City Residents Impacted By Tornado Vent Frustrations Over Notices Placed On Their Properties

Sulphur council members at the board’s regular meeting on Monday heard from a few frustrated citizens and business owners regarding recent notices placed on tornado-ridden properties in Sulphur. 08/14/2024 04:00 AM

Classes To Begin On Thursday At Sulphur Schools

Classes To Begin On Thursday At Sulphur Schools

Classes at Sulphur Public Schools will begin this Thursday, Aug. 15, one week later than was originally planned. 08/14/2024 04:00 AM

In Split Vote, County Commissioners OK New Pickup Purchase

In Split Vote, County Commissioners OK New Pickup Purchase

In a 2-1 vote, Murray County Commissioners approved the purchase of a new, 2025 pickup truck for the Murray County Emergency Manager. 08/14/2024 04:00 AM

School To Start Aug. 15 As Ongoing Tornado Repairs, Bond Project Construction Move Forward

School To Start Aug. 15 As Ongoing Tornado Repairs, Bond Project Construction Move Forward

Against the backdrop of major construction occurring on the campus of Sulphur High School, board of education members were updated on several happenings going on at the school during the regular meeting Monday night. 08/07/2024 11:00 PM

School’s New Gym Taking Shape

School’s New Gym Taking Shape

Sulphur High School’s new gymnasium is rapidly taking shape this week with the steel framework going up. In the background, the construction of district’s auditorium is also well underway. These two facilities and others including classrooms and a host of other additions are part of a $35 million bond project passed by Sulphur School District voters. 08/07/2024 11:00 PM

Holman Retiring As Extension Educator

Holman Retiring As Extension Educator

John Holman, OSU Extension Ag Educator and county director celebrated his retirement after 11 years of service in Murray county. Holman was very involved with the county 4-H program as well as working with the state Blue Thumb water conservation and water monitoring program. 08/07/2024 11:00 PM

Park’s Beloved Monkey Tree Survives, But Sustains Damage In April 27 Tornado, Official Says

Park’s Beloved Monkey Tree Survives, But Sustains Damage In April 27 Tornado, Official Says

OnApril 27, a tornado touched down south of Veterans Lake in Chickasaw National Recreation Area. It traveled northeast for 1.4 miles and was .5 miles wide. Most trees in the tornado’s path were uprooted or had their canopies sheared off. Very few were left unscathed. Approximately 2,000 trees were destroyed with many more damaged. 07/31/2024 11:00 PM

Sulphur Teacher Attends History Workshop

Sulphur Teacher Attends History Workshop

Carleena Day Among 38 To Attend Week-Long Study 07/31/2024 11:00 PM

Just Days Left To Apply For FEMA Storm Help

Just Days Left To Apply For FEMA Storm Help

There are only a few days left for survivors to apply for FEMA assistance if they were affected by the April 25-May 9 storms and tornadoes in Carter, Craig, Hughes, Johnston, Kay, Lincoln, Love, Mc-Clain, Murray, Nowata, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Osage, Ottawa, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Washington and Washita counties. The deadline is Wednesday, July 31. To apply, visit DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA App or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, 800621-3362. 07/31/2024 11:00 PM

Grant Secured For US-70 Roosevelt Memorial Bridge

Grant Secured For US-70 Roosevelt Memorial Bridge

The White House announced last Wednesday the Oklahoma Department of Transportation will receive a $124 million Large Bridge Project award through the Federal Highway Administration’s Bridge Investment Program for the replacement of the US-70 Roosevelt Bridge across Lake Texoma between Kingston and Durant in Southeastern Oklahoma. 07/24/2024 04:00 AM